The Court convenes for a session in the Courtroom at 10 a.m. The session may begin with the announcement of opinions - decisions
in argued cases - followed by the swearing in of new members to the Bar of the Supreme Court. Unless otherwise noted, the Court generally
hears two, one-hour oral arguments, with attorneys for each side of a case given 30 minutes to make a presentation to the Court and answer
questions posed by the Justices. These sessions are open to the public.

The Court convenes for a session in the Courtroom at 10 a.m. The session begins with the announcement of opinions - decisions in argued
cases - followed by the swearing in of new members to the Bar of the Supreme Court. These sessions, which typically last 15-30 minutes, are
open to the public.

The Justices meet in a private conference to discuss cases argued earlier that week. The Justices also discuss and vote on petitions for
review. The building is open to the public but the Justices do not take the Bench.

The Court convenes for a session in the Courtroom at 10 a.m. The session begins with the announcement of opinions - decisions in argued
cases - followed by the swearing in of new members to the Bar of the Supreme Court. These sessions, which typically last 15-30 minutes, are
open to the public.The Justices meet in a private conference to discuss cases argued earlier that week. The Justices also discuss and vote on petitions for
review. The building is open to the public but the Justices do not take the Bench.

The Court is closed on federal holidays. For questions on how the holiday impacts case filings, contact the Clerk's Office.

Did You Know...

Fashionably Late

Architect Cass Gilbert asked sculptor James Earle Fraser to create two statues that would flank the monumental entrance to the Supreme Court Building. Fraser wrote Gilbert saying the figures should have meaning and “not be perfunctory and purely decorative…[and that they should] be a prelude to the spirit of the building.” One figure, titled Contemplation of Justice, is a variation on the ancient theme of Lady Justice, while the other figure, Authority of Law, is “powerful, erect, and vigilant,” and holds a tablet of law and a sword. Fraser was so intent on achieving the proper scale in relation to the building that, when the building opened for its first Court session on October 7, 1935, the statues had not been installed. It was not until a month later that they were finally set in place by crane.

Carvers add finishing touches to Contemplation of Justice, as sculptor James Fraser looks on, November 1935.
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